Driving Time from Los Angeles to Riverside
Driving from Los Angeles to Riverside is about 64 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 28 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Los Angeles and Riverside are about 49 mi (79 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 64 mi (103 km), a drive of about 1 hr 28 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 35 min.
| Straight-line distance | 49 mi / 79 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 64 mi / 103 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 28 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 35 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $8 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.004, -117.820 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Los Angeles to Riverside is about 49 mi (79 km) in a straight line, and roughly 64 mi (103 km) by road.